Colourfull Tour Itinerary

Duration :11 Nights / 12 Days

Receive a warm and traditional welcome at the airport in Indian style and transfer
to the hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 02: Delhi

After breakfast, proceed for city sightseeing including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni
Chowk, Rajghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Mughal Gardens, Qutab Minar and
Humayun's Tomb. In the evening, see the famous sound and light show at the Red Fort.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 03: Delhi - Jaipur (approx. 265-kms / 5 hr.)

After breakfast we drive to the Jaipur day is leisure. In the evening visit "Laxmi
Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of white marble. We might have an opportunity
here to observe a prayer ceremony. Today night we have dinner with a presentation
of Indian traditional music and dance at Chokhi Dhani. Back to hotel and stay.

DAY 04: Jaipur

Today we drive to the Pink City, Jaipur, this city owes its name, foundations and
careful planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and
semiprecious stones.In the afternoon we visit the city palace which is still the
formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. In the museum of the city palace we visit the private collection of
the Jaipur Mahrajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest
of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments reveals us
the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy. Then Amber fort Amber was the ancient
capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly created
Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute
to Amber we visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains
953 small casements with each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air
to circulate and the ladies to watch processions below without being seen.In the
afternoon we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory
to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur.

DAY 05: Jaipur - Pushkar (approx. 144-kms / 3.00 hr.)

In the morning, drive to Pushkar. Pushkar being one of the most religious places
for Hindus has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town. The only temple of God
Brahma is in Pushkar thus making Pushkar an important pilgrimage city for Hindus.Pushkar
has become famous in the world due to its Pushkar Festival which takes place in
the month of November. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 06: Pushkar - Udaipur (approx. 325-kms / 6.00 hr.)

After breakfast, drive to (Enroute visit Ajmer - (Ajmer was held by Chechi Gurjars
until about 700 years ago. Ajmer was founded in the late 7th century A.D. by Ajayraj
Singh Chauhan.) and Eklingji temple - (The temple at Eklingji or Kailashpuri is
one of the prime pilgrimage destinations in Rajasthan. Eklingji has been the deity
of the royal Mewar family since the time of Bappa Rawal, founder of the Mewar dynasty.
Ek means 'one' while ling means 'lingum or the life giving phallic symbol of Lord
Shiva'.) ) Udaipur and check in the hotel. In evening proceed to Lake of Pichola
for Boat ride.

DAY 07: Udaipur

In the morning, after breakfast proceed to city tour of Udaipur. "The Venice of
the East", Udaipur is an enchanting city. From lakes in the midst of sandy terrain
to green forested hills where wildlife still abounds, the surprises are endless.
Udaipur is surrounded by the Aravalli mountain ranges situated on the edge of three
lakes. We start our sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari (Queen's resort
for the maids of honour). After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit a Museum of
folk art. This museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets,
masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display, jagdish Temple,
City palace, the biggest Palace in India, The museum of the palace includes the
beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the
evening we have a Boat ride on the lake Pichola.The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur
was the summer residence of the former rulers. Night stay at hotel.

DAY 08: Udaipur - Bundi (approx. 267-kms / 5 hr.)

After breakfast, drive to (Enroute visit Chittorgarh fort - Chittorgarh is the epitome
of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It reverberates with history of heroism and
sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan.
the main reason for visiting Chittorgarh is its massive hilltop fort, which is a
depiction of Rajput culture and values. The fort stands on a 240-hectares site on
an 180m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below.) Bundi and check in
the hotel. Day is leisure for old city tour by walk. Night stay at hotel.

DAY 09: Bundi - Ranthambore (approx. 135-kms / 2.30 hr.)

After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to city tour for Bundi Fort. After
lunch proceed to Ranthambore and check in the hotel. Day is leisure.

DAY 10: Ranthambore - Bharatpur (approx. 206-kms / 4.00 hr.)

Early morning, proceed to Wildlife Safari. Ranthambhore is one of the largest national
parks in northern India. It is situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern
Rajasthan, about 110 km north east of Kota and 130 km south east of Jaipur, which
is also the nearest airport. The nearest town and railway station is at Sawai Madhopur.
After lunch proceed to Bharatpur check in the hotel.

DAY 11: Bharatpur - Agra (approx. 54-kms / 1.15 hr.)

After breakfast, proceed to Bharatpur wildlife sanctuary. The park treasures over
400 species of bird different birds have been identified in the park and you see
them all over the place. Many tourists travelling to this destination have rated
it as the highlight of their visit. You can also sight migratory birds the Siberian
Cranes around the lakes and can shoot them in your video-cam. After lunch we drive
to the Agra Enroute visit Fatehpur sikri (Diwan-e-Khas, Panch Mahal, Tomb of Salim
Chisti, Buland Darwaza.) In evening drive to Agra. Over night stay at the hotel.

DAY 12: Agra

In the morning, after breakfast proceed to city tour of Agra. We start today our
sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors.
The construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and
continued till the time of his grandson's reign, Shahjahan who built the impressive
imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the
most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with
a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between
1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace),
who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at
Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj Mahal we have
a look at the famous fine marble inlay work which is still being done in Agra by
the descendants of the families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal. After
lunch drive to Delhi for Airport or Railway station or Hotel to your onward journey.